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Patients with cognitive deficits and substance use disorders, a clinical population in need of focused attention

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Through multidisciplinary research efforts, our understanding of substance use disorders (SUDs) is ever increasing. In a recent review by Volkow and Blanko, the importance of addressing the needs of special populations in SUD-research was emphasized (1). These populations warrant special attention in both clinical settings and future research. This focus is welcomed and highlights the move toward more individualized, tailored, and personalized treatment approaches (2). A personalized treatment approach for SUDs depends on detailed knowledge of how biological, psychological, and social factors impact the severity, trajectory, and recovery of SUDs (3–5). Thus, targeted efforts are needed to enable personalized treatment approaches for SUD populations with distinct clinical needs (5). Indeed, these groups often experience adverse clinical outcomes and respond less to preventative strategies, which underscores the importance of future research efforts in this area.

Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1281914

Authors: Aleksander H. Erga, Jens Hetland, Kirsten Braatveit

Institutions: Stavanger University Hospital, Regionalt kompetansesenter for rusmiddelforskning i Helse Vest, University of Stavanger, University of Bergen, Fonna Hospital Trust

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,295